Pune, India | September 22, 2025
Bruker Alicona has unveiled SensorX, a compact and advanced 3D optical measurement system made for automated production lines. Introduced at EMO 2025 in Hanover, SensorX represents a major leap in inline metrology. It enables real-time, high-precision surface and dimensional analysis directly within the production process.
To begin with, SensorX is a fully validated, plug-and-play solution. It’s ready for seamless integration into third-party OEM systems. The system builds on Bruker Alicona’s proprietary optical technologies, including Advanced Focus Variation, Focus Probing, and Vertical Focus Probing. Consequently, these technologies deliver highly accurate 3D measurements—even for complex surfaces and geometries.
One major strength of SensorX is its ability to measure steep angles above 90°. As a result, it is ideal for inspecting sharp edges, freeform surfaces, and fine microstructures. It performs these tasks without contact or sample preparation. Therefore, it fits well into real-time, inline inspection routines without disrupting production flow.
In addition, another key innovation is the use of Vertical Focus Probing. This feature helps SensorX scan vertical and undercut features—areas that conventional tools often miss. Moreover, a coaxial illumination system ensures stable results, even in tough lighting or on reflective surfaces. As a result, SensorX is both reliable and adaptable for industrial environments.
Bruker Alicona specifically designed SensorX with OEM integration in mind. At EMO 2025, Bruker Alicona showcased it in Nagel Technologies’ NaPrep system—an automated edge preparation platform. This platform prepares tools like drills, inserts, and taps. In this setup, SensorX performed live measurements, monitored tool wear, and supported closed-loop control. Consequently, the result was a fully automated, traceable production cell. It significantly improved efficiency while ensuring consistent product quality.
This launch marks a clear shift in how manufacturers think about quality assurance. Previously, inspection relied on offline tools and manual handling. Feedback was often delayed, which led to scrap and inefficiency. Now, SensorX brings high-precision metrology into the line itself. As a result, it enables immediate error detection and real-time adjustments, reducing waste and improving process control.
From an operational standpoint, SensorX offers several tangible benefits. It cuts downtime caused by offline inspection. It also boosts throughput and helps maintain consistent tool performance and surface quality. Furthermore, it supports full traceability and automation. Therefore, it paves the way for smarter, data-driven manufacturing.
SensorX continues Bruker Alicona’s tradition of innovation in optical metrology. It builds on earlier systems like InfiniteFocus and FocusX. However, SensorX takes those capabilities a step further by embedding them into fully automated workflows. Consequently, OEMs and system integrators can now design more intelligent and flexible production environments.
Industries that depend on precision stand to gain significantly from SensorX. Aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and high-performance tooling are prime examples. For instance, tool makers can ensure uniform edge rounding. At the same time, medical device manufacturers can validate surface geometry during assembly—without stopping production.
Ultimately, SensorX closes the gap between inspection and manufacturing. It enables tighter control, improved product quality, and streamlined operations. In response to rising industry demands, Bruker Alicona has delivered a compact, resilient solution ready for industrial deployment.
As automation and digitalization reshape the manufacturing world, SensorX arrives at exactly the right time. It transforms metrology from a passive checkpoint into an active driver of productivity. With SensorX, Bruker Alicona isn’t just launching a new system. Instead, they are helping shape the next era of smart manufacturing.
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